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27/08/2026

The real question in automation: what should the system solve for your operation? 👇

➡️ More throughput?
➡️ Fewer picking errors?
➡️ Less manual handling?
➡️ Better use of space?
➡️ More control over the flow?

Start there.

Warehouse performance is created across the full intralogistics flow: from storage and picking to packing, sorting, software and data. That means looking at the full flow: where capacity is lost, where operators are waiting, where errors occur and where the next bottleneck will appear.

Software plays a big role here as well. A WCS such as Synthesize coordinates the flow, while KANSI gives real-time insight into throughput, downtime and bottlenecks.

The goal: get more output from the people, space and equipment you already have, while keeping the operation ready for what comes next.

See how ARCO uses software and data to improve intralogistics performance:
https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/software-ai/

12/08/2026

What does error proof picking look like in pharma logistics?

In pharma and healthcare logistics, the wrong product, quantity or destination can have consequences far beyond an inefficient warehouse process. That is why reducing errors starts with designing them out of the process.

Instead of relying on manual checks alone, each step can help prevent or detect a mistake.

Guided picking solutions such as Pick by Light show operators exactly where to pick and in what quantity. Connecting the picking process to the WMS or WCS means every pick can be registered immediately, while scanning and unique product identification add another layer of control and traceability.

The real value comes from connecting these steps. Guide the operator, verify the action and register what happened. This creates a picking process in which mistakes are harder to make and deviations are easier to trace.

At ARCO, we approach order picking as part of the complete intralogistics flow, connecting hardware, software and data from storage to packing.

Want to see how ARCO designs order picking systems for higher accuracy? 👇
https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/order-picking-systems/

06/08/2026

More output in food production starts with a more stable process

In food production, capacity is often lost in the small moments. A manual correction here. A delay at the weighing station. A product flow that stops because packing cannot keep up. A few grams of giveaway that repeat thousands of times per day.

When staffing is limited and cost per unit is under pressure, adding more people is rarely the most scalable answer. The stronger move is to make the process more stable.

For food producers, that means connecting the steps that directly affect output:
✅ Product-friendly handling
✅ Accurate weighing
✅ Efficient packing and labeling
✅ Ergonomic workstations
✅ Real-time insight into performance and deviations

This is especially important for delicate products like mushrooms, soft fruit and other fresh food products, where shape and fragility can vary throughout the day.

ARCO designs integrated food automation systems where handling, weighing, packing and data work together as one flow. With platforms like KANSI, teams can see where capacity is lost, where giveaway occurs and where downtime starts to affect line performance.

Learn more about ARCO’s food automation solutions: https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/industries/food/

30/07/2026

Right-sized packaging: why reducing air in parcels is becoming more important

Shipping air is becoming harder to justify.

In many warehouses, products still end up in boxes that are larger than needed. That creates extra material use, higher transport volume and unnecessary handling throughout the packing process.

New European PPWR rules will put more pressure on companies to reduce empty space in packaging. That makes packing a more important part of warehouse automation.

Right-sized packaging helps warehouses:
✅ Reduce air in parcels
✅ Lower packaging and transport impact
✅ Protect products with the right fit
✅ Keep packing lines moving during peak volumes

For warehouses with growing order volumes, the right packaging setup directly affects cost, speed and control at the end of the line.

Learn more about ARCO’s packing systems:
https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/packing-systems/

23/07/2026

Peak volumes, fewer hands: why manual warehouse processes are becoming more vulnerable

A warehouse usually does not struggle on an average day. It starts to show its weak spots when order volumes peak.

More orders, shorter delivery windows and fewer available operators put pressure on every manual handover. Picking needs to keep up with packing. Packing needs to keep up with sorting. Sorting needs to keep up with shipping. If one step slows down, the whole flow feels it.

That is why peak performance is no longer just about adding people during busy periods. For many warehouses, those people are harder to find in the first place.

The stronger approach is to design one connected intralogistics flow from inbound to outbound. A flow where:
✅ Storage, picking, packing and sorting work together
✅ Hardware, controls and software are connected
✅ Bottlenecks become visible through real-time data
✅ The operation can scale without depending on manual fixes

With complete intralogistics systems, ARCO connects the modules, controls and smart platforms behind the process. KANSI provides real-time insight, while Synthesize helps control the system as one coordinated flow.

The result is more grip when volumes rise. Smoother handovers, fewer disconnected steps and a warehouse that is better prepared for peak moments.

Learn more about ARCO’s complete intralogistics systems:
https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/complete-intralogistics-systems/

16/07/2026

Why separate machines do not create true warehouse automation

Adding automation to a warehouse is not the same as automating the warehouse.

A box erector can solve one bottleneck. A picking solution can improve one process. A storage system can create more capacity. But if every machine works on its own, the operation can still feel manual and hard to control.

That is where many automation projects become more complex than expected. The real challenge is not only choosing the right technology. It is making sure every part of the process works together.

That is where system integration makes the difference. A strong automation setup connects:

✅ Storage with picking
✅ Picking with packing
✅ Packing with end-of-line automation
✅ Equipment with existing software
✅ Daily operations with real-time data

When the full flow is connected, warehouse teams gain more control over throughput, labor dependency, downtime and scalability. This is especially important in operations dealing with peak volumes, limited space or growing pressure on labor. One machine can improve one step. An integrated system improves the way the warehouse runs.

That is what turns automation from a set of tools into a scalable operation.

Learn more about ARCO’s integrated system solutions: https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/complete-intralogistics-systems/

13/07/2026

Giveaway reduction in food production: small deviations, big impact on margin

A few grams extra per package may not seem like much. But in food production, those small deviations add up fast.

When you produce thousands of packs, crates or portions per day, giveaway can quietly eat into your margin. Especially now that food producers are dealing with higher labor costs and the need to get more output from existing lines.

The challenge is finding the right balance: staying within specification, protecting product quality and avoiding underfilling, without giving away more product than needed.

That is where accurate weighing solutions and smart end-of-line automation can help. They give producers more control over output and improve consistency across the process.

In practice, giveaway reduction often comes down to three things:
✅ More accurate weighing
✅ Less manual correction
✅ Better control at the end of the line

Learn more about ARCO’s food automation solutions: https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/packing-systems/weighing-solutions-for-food/.

07/07/2026

From square meters to cubic meters: how to scale warehouse capacity without new construction

When a warehouse starts running out of space, the first instinct is often to look for more square meters. A larger building. An extra floor. A new location.

But for many companies, that is becoming harder to justify. New construction takes time, requires major investment and is often limited by permits or energy capacity. Meanwhile, volumes keep growing and peak periods are not getting any easier to manage.

That is why the real question is changing:
❌ Not: “How do we get more space?”
✅ But: “How do we use the space we already have more intelligently?”

For many warehouses, the answer is not found on the floor. It is found above it. By moving from square meters to cubic meters, companies can increase storage capacity within their existing building. Smarter storage design and storage and retrieval systems make it possible to use height and create a more scalable operation. This becomes especially important when warehouse teams need to handle higher volumes without adding more operators or expanding their footprint.

The strongest warehouse designs do not treat storage, picking, packing and end-of-line automation as separate parts. They connect them into one flow that fits the products, order profiles, peak loads and growth plans of the operation.

More capacity does not always require more square meters.
Sometimes, it starts with using your cubic meters better.

Learn more about ARCO’s storage systems: https://www.arco-solutions.nl/en/system-solutions/storage-systems/

22/05/2026

Tijdens Pinksteren, op maandag 25 mei, genieten onze kantoor- en projectteams van een vrije dag. Daarom zijn we die dag beperkt bereikbaar.

Voor dringende problemen blijft onze storingsdienst 24/7 bereikbaar. Zo houden we jouw proces ook tijdens Pinksteren draaiende.

👉 Dringend ondersteuning nodig? Neem contact op via
https://www.arco-solutions.nl/contact

Fijne Pinksteren gewenst!

13/05/2026

Op donderdag 14 en vrijdag 15 mei zijn onze kantoor- en projectteams afwezig vanwege Hemelvaart. Voor lopende processen en urgente situaties zijn we natuurlijk wel bereikbaar.

Onze storingsdienst is 24/7 bereikbaar, zodat je bij een dringend probleem snel de juiste hulp krijgt.

Heb je direct hulp nodig? Neem contact op via https://www.arco-solutions.nl/contact.

We wensen je een fijne Hemelvaart en een goed lang weekend!

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